Sailing on a $800,000 yacht | SMLS S7E02
27 August 2018 · 15 min · 25K views · Bonifacio Passage
What this video covers
A crew sails a yacht from Sardinia to Gaeta, Italy, navigating the Bonifacio Passage, a known acceleration zone between Sardinia and Corsica.4:04 The 236-mile transit takes approximately 36 hours, requiring the crew to manage shifting winds between 12 and 20 knots and heavy commercial traffic, including a 320-meter cargo vessel.2:48 During the passage, the autopilot struggles with wind shifts, forcing the crew to hand-steer and motor-sail while beating into the wind.6:26 Upon arrival in Gaeta, the crew maneuvers the vessel stern-to at the marina, utilizing submerged mooring lines that require retrieval from the dock to the bow.7:58 Following the passage, the crew travels by train to visit Pompeii and Sorrento, utilizing hostels to maintain a travel budget.9:31 The experience highlights the necessity of daytime arrivals in busy coastal areas to avoid fishing vessel traffic and the importance of timing passages through acceleration zones to match favorable weather windows.6:43
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